Grants for Disabled

Grants for people with disabilities fund accessibility improvements, assistive technology, employment programs, independent living services, and organizations that serve the disability community. Major funding comes from the Administration for Community Living, Department of Education, and foundations dedicated to disability rights and inclusion.

928 grants
State/ Foundation
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National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The application deadline is 30…

EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview East Bay Community Foundation About Us East Bay Comunity Foundation is helping build a community that is worthy of the people who call this amazing place home. Founded in 1928, EBCF was one…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sheltering Arms Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Sheltering Arms…

THE SHOOTING STAR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shooting Star Scholarship - St. David's Center Funder: The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for therapy services for children…

THE SHOOTING STAR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Shooting Star Scholarship - Sunny Days Therapy Funder: The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Financial assistance for therapy services for children…

Kessler Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Signature Employment Grants Transforming Employment Outcomes with Novel Solutions Innovation lies at the core of all the Foundation’s Signature Employment Grants. It involves developing or…

US $25,000 - US $50,000
READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Single Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reader's Digest Partner for Sight Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight…

Five new sleds per program
USA HOCKEY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sled Hockey Grant Program Funder: USA Hockey Overview: A grant program designed to help ease the initial financial burden of establishing a new sled hockey program by providing equipment. Award…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

SLOCCF: General Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The SLOCCF General Grant Program, managed…

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Amount: US $100,000 - US $400,000 Last Updated: August…

STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Smart Home Program Funder: Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide) Focus Areas: Housing assistance for catastrophically wounded military service…

VENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Social Business Match Program (SBMP) Overview: A Program-Related Investment (PRI) initiative designed to help social businesses access seed capital for growth. Geographic Scope: - Minnesota, North…

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Special Assistance Grants Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana Overview: Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the…

AWS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Specialty Grants- Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WindSwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant supports…

US $2,500 - US $50,000
Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spectrum Digital Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charter Communications / Spectrum Mobile LLC Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Spectrum Digital Education…

SPELLER FREEDOM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Spellers Freedom Foundation Scholarships Overview: Spellers Freedom Foundation provides scholarships, as funding is available, to assist individuals seeking access to communication through spelling.…

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal agencies fund disability programs?
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary funder for disability and aging services. The Department of Education funds vocational rehabilitation and special education. HHS funds disability research and services. The Department of Labor supports disability employment programs through the Office of Disability Employment Policy.
Are there grants for disability-owned businesses?
Yes. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) qualify for government contract set-asides and specific grant programs. The SBA and state agencies offer programs for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Foundations like the National Organization on Disability and various corporate programs also fund disability entrepreneurship.
Can individuals with disabilities get grants?
Many grants target organizations rather than individuals, but some programs provide direct assistance — including assistive technology grants, home modification funding, education scholarships, and vocational training grants. State vocational rehabilitation agencies are often the best starting point for individual disability grants.

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